Electricity rate information for ZIP Code 29170 in Lexington County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 29170 in West Columbia, SC. See a comparison of residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 29170 to those in South Carolina and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Lexington County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 29170 (West Columbia, SC) compare to rates in South Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 29170 of 13.64¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of South Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 29170 vs. South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 15.47¢/kWh is approximately 13% higher than the 13.64¢/kWh 29170 average rate.
ZIP Code 29170 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.16¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 33% higher than the average residential rate in 29170.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 29170, South Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29170 | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢/kWh | 11.61¢/kWh | 7.84¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.16¢/kWh | 14.53¢/kWh | 9.77¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 29170. See how this Lexington County region compares to other regions in South Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 29170 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in South Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 29170 | Average SC ZIP | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 10.56 MkWh | 5.03 MkWh | 2687 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 8.58 MkWh | 4.09 MkWh | 2184 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 8.55 MkWh | 4.07 MkWh | 2176 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 11.69 MkWh | 5.57 MkWh | 2975 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 13.36 MkWh | 6.37 MkWh | 3399 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 11.79 MkWh | 5.61 MkWh | 2998 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 8.54 MkWh | 4.07 MkWh | 2172 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 8.06 MkWh | 3.84 MkWh | 2050 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 9.56 MkWh | 4.56 MkWh | 2433 MkWh |
| Jun 2026 | 12.52 MkWh | 5.97 MkWh | 3185 MkWh |
| Jul 2026 | 15.74 MkWh | 7.5 MkWh | 4004 MkWh |
| Aug 2026 | 15.09 MkWh | 7.19 MkWh | 3839 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 29170 is connected to West Columbia, SC in Lexington County. This South Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 21,967 residents and an estimated 8,560 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 29170 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
